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Co-Sponsors
 AEP is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, delivering electricity to more than 5 million customers in 11 states. AEP ranks among the nation’s largest generators of electricity, owning nearly 38,000 megawatts of generating capacity. AEP also owns the nation’s largest electricity transmission system, a nearly 39,000-mile network that includes more 765-kilovolt extra-high voltage transmission lines than all other U.S. transmission systems combined. AEP operates seven utility units, including AEP Ohio, which provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers in Ohio and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. AEP’s headquarters are in Columbus, Ohio.
 Columbus2020! is a regional public-private partnership that leverages Central Ohio’s research and academic institutions and diverse industries to position the state capital to become the fastest growing economy in the country and one of the nation’s leaders in economic development.
 The mission of the Ohio Department of Development, as the lead economic development organization in Ohio, is to create and retain jobs, grow the income of Ohioans and expand productivity for Ohio businesses. ODOD works in partnership with business, education, labor, communities and economic development organizations to create and retain jobs for Ohio businesses, through a wide range of programs in economic development, workforce and talent, technology investment, international trade and investment, housing and community development and tourism.
Signature Sponsor
 Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by A.M. Best. The company provides a full range of personalized insurance and financial services, including auto insurance, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life insurance, farm, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
Chairman's Club
 EMSI is a one-stop provider of regional economic and labor market data, web-based analysis tools, and consulting services–integrated solutions that bring together industry, workforce, and education perspectives. Our thousands of customers represent workforce boards, economic development organizations, government agencies, community colleges, universities, and policy professionals across the nation. Customers use our data and tools daily to make crucial decisions about regional economic and workforce development issues. With EMSI, you'll have at your fingertips the tools you need to know your economy and drive your workforce
 Since 1969, ESRI® has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The world leader in GIS, ESRI technology is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, and more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies. ESRI’s Business Analyst suite brings geography and business intelligence together, allowing economic developers to view data in revealing geographic patterns that enable better decision making. Learn more about site selection, business attraction/retention, and demographic analysis. Visit ESRI in the exhibit hall and at www.esri.com/econdev.
 ExecutivePulse Inc. provides economic, community and workforce development organizations with database solutions and consultation services for their business retention and expansion (BR&E) programs. As experienced BR&E practitioners, principals Laith Wardi and Del Birch assist clients in North America and Europe in developing, implementing and sustaining systematic business retention programs. The company’s ExecutivePulse™ Business Intelligence system is a feature-rich yet affordable CRM platform ideal for business retention activities as well as business attraction and start-up activities. As the leading database in North America for economic development, the ExecutivePulse system is backed by comprehensive web hosting, technical support and the expertise of a company with in-the-field experience in conducting and sustaining successful, results-oriented business retention programs.
Emerald Sponsor
 Columbus is the 15th largest city in the United States, with a population of 750,000. It is the capital of the State of Ohio and is the largest city in the state. Columbus is young, smart and entrepreneurial with a growing creative community, every sort of urban and suburban neighborhood, quality schools, incredible health systems and short commutes. our proximity to major markets makes Columbus the best location for business and our excellent quality of life makes it the best place to live, work and raise a family.
Diamond Sponsors
 Franklin County is the 2nd largest county in Ohio and home to several world headquarters, major corporations, successful small businesses, non-profit organizations, and 25 higher education institutions. With an available workforce of over 650,000 people, and where cultural amenities abound, it’s no secret that Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Midwest. Thriving, progressive, and accessible, Franklin County is comprised of 17 townships, 13 cities and 12 villages and has diverse levels of development, ranging from the urban core of Columbus to the suburban family neighborhoods of the outerbelt and the rural southern and western portions of the county.
 To car buyers and motorcycle enthusiasts around the world, the words Honda and quality are synonymous. A major reason is the dedication, pride and teamwork of the 13,500 men and women who build and engineer Honda products in Ohio. Honda’s philosophy begins with respect for the individual – a belief that each associate is important, has valuable contributions to make for the success of the team and deserves the opportunity to develop his or her potential.
Based on this philosophy, Honda associates work together as one team toward a common goal of worldwide customer satisfaction. This team extends to nearly 600 suppliers throughout North America, including 160 in Ohio that provide parts and materials for the automobiles, engines and automatic transmissions that Honda manufactures.
Honda also values strong partnerships with local communities, which provide the foundation for the company’s success. By providing good jobs and supporting community institutions, Honda builds more than quality motor vehicles – Honda helps build lives, families and communities.
Platinum Sponsors
 Bricker & Eckler LLP is one of Ohio's leading law firms. Located in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati-Dayton, the firm represents municipalities and townships, port authorities, corporations, school districts, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, as well as individuals. Economic development financing is a key component of the services we provide to our clients. For more than 60 years, Bricker & Eckler has worked with the State of Ohio and its political subdivisions in connection with bond transactions of all sizes for public infrastructure and economic development projects. Our solutions incorporate tax increment and special assessment financings in addition to special energy improvement districts, community improvement corporations and reinvestment areas, enterprise zones, joint economic development districts, cooperative economic development agreements, community authorities, and regional planning commissions. Additionally, Bricker & Eckler is active in assisting clients with alternative energy projects and implementing public-private partnerships. On a day-to-day basis, we work with our clients to identify economical and efficient ways to finance capital programs while providing the resources and solutions necessary to make such transactions successful and rewarding. For more information, please visit our website: www.bricker.com.
 Business Facilities offers an integrated suite of print, online, and in-person marketing venues.
• Business Facilities magazine delivers a steady flow of editorial focused on readers’ strategic needs. News features; how-to articles; real estate updates; and state, local, and national reports prompt readers to contact advertisers for more information.
• Business Facilities LiveXchange is a unique event that connects economic development professionals with senior-level executives actively seeking new locations.
• Business Facilities Online Site Seekers’ Guide is an innovative mapping tool designed to promote your location’s strengths and create geographic awareness of your community.
 Dublin, Ohio is a progressive, well-educated, well-planned and innovative city surrounding the Scioto River in the northwest area of the Columbus MSA. Dublin is within 500 miles of more than 50% of the U.S. population, 35% of the Canadian population, and 60% of the nation's manufacturing facilities and consumer markets. Dublin is known as a leader in municipal innovations, including tax increment financing, underground, city-owned fiber optics, Wi-Fi deployment and green initiatives. Approximately 25 square miles and home to 40,000 people and 60,000 corporate residents, the city of Dublin annually hosts Jack Nicklaus' PGA Tour Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village.
 Shopping centers are America's marketplace, representing economic growth, environmental responsibility, and community strength. Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 60,000 members in the U.S., Canada, and more than 80 other countries represent owners, developers, retailers, lenders, and other professionals as well as academics and public officials. For information about ICSC and the shopping center industry, please visit www.icsc.org.
 GIS Planning Inc.’s online solutions are the industry standard for economic development websites with over 200 implementations to date, currently serving the majority of the 50 largest cities in the USA and covering over 7,500 cities nationwide. The company’s Internet geographic information systems (GIS) powered services, including ZoomProspector Enterprise and the nationwide site selection website ZoomProspector.com, give economic development organizations an extreme competitive advantage. ZoomProspector Enterprise gives EDOs the tools they need to prove they are the right location for business investment. ZoomProspector.com connects businesses looking for new locations with the communities and economic development organizations that are the right match. GIS Planning’s technology has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, BusinessWeek, INC., Entrepreneur, and TechCrunch.
 The Greater Oklahoma City region has been redesigned for the future. This vibrant, activity-filled area, cited as one of the Best Places To Live In North America, enables its residents to enjoy an exceptional quality of life at an affordable cost. The 10-county region offers the perfect balance of the best – plenty of year-round sunshine, minimal traffic congestion and low pollution, an abundance of arts, excellence in education, a variety of recreation, and an ever-broadening cultural landscape. Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Payne and Pottawatomie counties create this region. Be among the growing number of those tying their futures to a city built in one day where dreams flourish and opportunity is boundless.
 Founded in 1988, Journal Communications is a custom media company based in Franklin, Tenn. Currently, Journal produces more than 130 publications - in print and online - for chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, state and regional tourism agencies and agribusiness clients. Journal's latest venture - Livability.com - connects people seeking relocation information with some of the most livable communities in the United States.
 NCDS is the nation’s leader in raising money for community and economic development organizations. Since 1977, we have raised over $1.5 billion in over 500 communities, nationwide. Our campaigns for economic development organizations have funded a variety of multi-year strategic initiatives, including public-private partnerships; marketing & new business attraction; industrial parks & buildings; business incubators; and many others. Our success and value is based on a strategic approach, a proven methodology, our team of skilled and experienced professionals, and an emphasis on return-on-investment. Our ability to understand and navigate community dynamics supports our philosophy that “it’s about more than just money.”
 Resource Development Group (RDG) was established in 1995 for the sole purpose of providing experienced fund raising counsel specifically for economic development organizations. We have effectively created working partnerships with a variety of Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development Corporations, Community Improvement Corporations and Regional Partnerships to help them successfully attain their programmatic and funding objectives. We have raised funds for operations, marketing and image enhancement, special advertising campaigns, industrial parks and buildings, incentive funds, workforce incubators and many other economic development related activities and programs. RDG specializes in custom-fit funding models and has helped our clients generate close to $500 million for economic development operations and special projects.
 Rolta International is a global company that provides cutting-edge IT-based solutions making it a market leader in Geospatial, Engineering Design, Business Intelligence and Enterprise IT throughout the world. Rolta's Geospatial Fusion for Economic Development provides clients with a comprehensive view of geographic data, business system data, documents and other subscription data that allows each community/region to highlight the uniqueness of their location.
 Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. is a global law firm with approximately 800 lawyers in 32 offices and 15 countries around the world. For more than 50 years we have represented both governments and private developers in all aspects of economic development and public-private partnerships. From conception through financing we offer creative and innovative structures drawn from our experience and thoughtfully tailored to the project at hand. Our experience includes planning, financing and implementation of national, state and locally assisted projects designed to obtain new private development or regeneration, create or preserve jobs and economic opportunities, eliminate blight, build or improve public facilities and infrastructure, and undertake land assembly by negotiation or eminent domain.
Gold Sponsor
 SZD Whiteboard's team works with businesses, communities and not-for-profit groups to develop and implement economic development strategies. Our team specializes in economic development planning, corporate site selection, incentive negotiations, brownfield redevelopment, real estate and land use, government relations and telecommunications infrastructure development. With over 85 years of public service experience and more than 90 years in corporate consultation, SZD Whiteboard brings together the perspectives of the investment decision maker and the economic development professional to build lasting public-private partnerships.
Silver Sponsors
 Brooks City-Base is considered on the most innovative economic development projects in United States. Through a visionary partnership between the City of San Antonio, Texas and the United States Air Force, Brooks City-Base stands as one of San Antonio’s premier centers for research and technology. As owner and developer, the Brooks Development Authority is responsible for land use, infrastructure and environmental planning, property management and maintenance and providing lease back and build-to suit development opportunities.
 DCI is “The Leader in Marketing Places.” In 2010, we are celebrating our 50th year serving the economic development profession. Since 1960, we have worked with more than 400 cities, regions, states and countries, helping them attract both investors and visitors. We specialize exclusively in all phases of economic development and tourism marketing. Current clients include a range of states (Alabama, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Utah, Wyoming), cities/regions (Brownsville, Charleston, Chattanooga, Columbus, Corpus Christi, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Huntsville, Kalamazoo, Mobile, Newark, Reno-Tahoe, San Diego, Toledo) and countries (Colombia, New Zealand, Spain, Wales). New for the IEDC 2010 Conference: DCI will launch LocationsAdvisors.Net, the first online database of North America’s top location advisors & site selection consultants.
 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www.pnc.com) is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management; asset management and global fund services. Follow @PNCNews on Twitter for breaking news, updates and announcements from PNC.
 TIP Strategies, Inc. (TIP) is a privately held Austin-based economic development consulting firm committed to providing quality solutions for public and private-sector clients. Established in 1995, the firm’s primary focus is strategic economic development planning. In addition, TIP has experience with entrepreneurship, target industry analysis, workforce, and redevelopment. We believe a community approach is necessary to accomplish sustainable economic development, achieve technology growth, and create an entrepreneurial climate. Our methods establish a clear vision for economic growth.
 The central focus of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute (OU/EDI) is to provide economic development professionals and those aspiring to the ED profession the tools, skills and knowledge to be successful economic developers and positively impact their communities. Founded in 1962, OU/EDI provides an aggressive three-session program of instruction and research. Accredited by the International Economic Development Council, OU/EDI is the only multi-year, professional level program of its type offered in the United States and Mexico. Graduates of OU/EDI will have met the education requirements to sit for the CEcD exam.
Bronze Sponsors
 The 79|Seventy Advanced Materials Corridor in Licking County, Ohio is set along Interstate 70 at Ohio state route 79. It boasts three of Central Ohio’s 25 largest industrial parks. It has a diverse presence of the advanced material industry with silicon, quartz, polymers, steel, aluminum, ceramics, glass, wood, ag/bio, organics, food, fiberglass, foam and others taking advantage of a workforce with three generations of proven ability to produce skilled engineers and technicians. New product development thrives in the 79|Seventy Corridor, as Bayer, Boeing, Dow, Kaiser, Samuel Manu-Tech anchor the Corridor.
 BNSF Railway is one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies operating on 32,000 route miles of track in 28 states and two Canadian provinces. BNSF is one of the top transporters of consumer goods, grain, industrial goods and low-sulfur coal that help feed, clothe, supply, and power American homes and businesses every day. BNSF and its employees have developed one of the most technologically advanced, and efficient railroads in the industry. And we are working continuously to improve the value of the safety, service, energy, and environmental benefits we provide to our customers and the communities we serve. You can learn more about BNSF at www.BNSF.com.
 For more than 50 years Buckeye Power and its 24 electric cooperatives have met the energy needs of new and existing businesses in 77 of Ohio's 88 counties. We serve more than 400,000 member-owners - from individual, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. They depend on us as their source of dependable, economical and reliable power. Buckeye Power's economic development staff can help your company identify the best sites by carefully evaluating an array of location and service factors important to your business. If you are considering expansion or relocation in Exurban Ohio, then you owe it to your bottom line to contact the economic development staff at Buckeye Power.
 Since 1994, Buxton has worked with more than 1,900 clients seeking to identify and understand their customers for retail site selection. Buxton’s community clients have added more than 20 million square feet of retail, creating new sources of community revenue and meeting the needs of their residents’ desire to shop locally. Buxton’s more than 500 years of cumulative retail experience as well as the relationships we have with senior level retail real estate executives has provided communities nationwide with the knowledge they need to speak "retail".
 Crowe Horwath LLP (www.crowehorwath.com) is one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States. Under its core purpose of “Building Value with Values®,” Crowe assists public and private company clients in reaching their goals through audit, tax, advisory, risk, and performance services. Crowe can help find and maximize the right incentives to drive your economic growth. Services include:
• Cross-state comparison analysis;
• Multistate statutory credit reviews;
• Net tax burden analysis;
• Site selection evaluation;
• Tax credits, exemptions, and abatements;
• Workforce development assistance.
 Situated minutes from Downtown Columbus, Ohio and moments from Columbus International Airport, The City of Gahanna is a proud city rich in history with an innovative and progressive approach to the future. Gahanna’s more than 34,000 residents enjoy all the amenities of a large city without compromising that sense of a small town and community. Gahanna is home to the Creekside District, an award –winning, mixed-use community development located in the heart of Olde Gahanna. Gahanna prides itself on being an ideal community to raise a family with 725 acres of award winning parks, 9 miles of multi-use trails and some of the best public and private schools in Ohio. Gahanna’s belief that its business neighbors are a vital part of the community makes it an ideal location to develop and succeed. Recognizing the changing climate of the national economy, Gahanna has made significant public investments in its future. The City boasts a fiber optic network throughout the community that leverages greater access for businesses and improved services and efficiencies in operations. Whether it is raising a family, growing a business or being part of a proud community, there are no limits to what someone can do...In Gahanna.
 Idaho National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s ten multiprogram national laboratories. With more than 3,700 scientists, engineers and support personnel, INL covers 890 square miles within the state of Idaho, including three primary facility areas – the Reactor Technology Complex, Materials and Fuels Complex, and Science and Technology Campus. Researchers at INL work in support of DOE’s mission to ensure the nation's energy security with safe, competitive, and sustainable energy systems and unique national and homeland security capabilities. INL is the nation’s leading center of nuclear energy research and development. Day-to-day management and operation of INL is the responsibility of Battelle Energy Alliance.
 Established in 1995, MODE is the regional economic development organization for mid-Ohio. MODE was founded to work with existing businesses on retention and expansion needs, to improve the education and training of development professionals and to address issues that affect the development and business community. It provides opportunities for collaboration in the areas of education and marketing, and provides networking opportunities for economic development. The membership includes municipalities, counties, and other public sector communities and organizations throughout this region. Additionally, private sector businesses and utility providers make up the associate membership of this group.
 The Mississippi Manufacturers Association has served as the Voice of Industry in the state since 1951. The MMA diligently works to maintain a strong manufacturing environment in the state, and we are the voice of approximately 2,200 member companies in Mississippi. MMA addresses the needs of today’s manufacturer through active involvement in federal and state legislative and regulatory issues, as well as educational and training opportunities. We represent their interests in the areas of industrial and employee relations, the environment, taxation, energy, workforce development and transportation. In addition, we provide a number of benefits and services exclusively for our members.
 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is a Department of Energy Office of Science national laboratory where interdisciplinary teams advance science and technology and deliver solutions to America's most intractable problems in energy, national security and the environment. PNNL employs 4,650 staff, has a $954 million annual budget, and has been managed by Ohio-based Battelle since the lab's inception in 1965. PNNL's economic development programs have helped hundreds of technology businesses develop products, acquire new customers and contracts, get access to funding sources and strategic partners, and secure specialized facilities and staff.
 Towson University focuses on combining research-based learning with practical application. The Division of Economic and Community Outreach (DECO) is the bridge that links the highly qualified research and project talent of the University to the larger community it serves. DECO does this through a variety of business units that can provide a full range of educational, research, and technological services. Focused on workforce and economic development, DECO is home to the Regional Economic Studies Institute, TowsonGlobal—Towson’s International Incubator, an EDA University Center, and currently manages the University Economic Development Association (UEDA). Please visit our blog to learn more: www.tuoutreach.com.
 Located in northwest Fairfield County adjacent to the city of Columbus, Violet Township is one of the most desirable and fastest growing suburban areas in Ohio. Violet Township is located in Central Ohio and enjoys access to two international airports, railroads, freeway transportation, and an intermodal facility. Our schools are recognized for excellence in preparing our children for the workforce of the 21st Century, and Ohio University has a remote campus here. Violet Township prides itself on maintaining its character while providing quality development, making it a truly desirable place to live, play, work, and raise a family.
 The City of Westerville is nationally recognized as one of "America's Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine (#15/Top 100). Westerville is nestled in northeast Franklin County and southern Delaware County, adjacent to I-270 and I-71, with easy access to downtown Columbus and the Port Columbus Airport. Through a historic and vibrant Uptown, Westerville has preserved the heritage and culture of an old-generation downtown with all of today's progressive retail and dining amenities. More than 38,000 residents call Westerville home, and join a bustling business community in taking advantage of big-city benefits, such as three City-owned and operated utilities (electric, water, and sewer), a high-quality liberal arts education at Otterbein College, and a state-of-the-art community center. A new-generation community data center, fiber optic network and business incubator, now under construction, represents the City's vision to lead economic growth and business development. Featuring fantastic safety services, more than 40 parks, and 23 miles of leisure paths, Westerville truly offers unmatched services, programs and opportunities to our residents, visitors and businesses.
Official Media Partner
 Site Selection is the leading publication covering the corporate real estate, site location and economic development fields. The magazine is focused on providing solid business information to corporate real estate executives, managers, directors and other members of the real estate/facility decision team. Site Selection includes information on corporate real estate strategies, real estate markets, business climate drivers, relocation costs and available incentive programs.
Media Partners
 Business Xpansion Journal delivers informative and relevant editorial content, as well as e-media messages, to corporate decision makers researching and implementing site searches. Ten times a year, BXJ provides support tools to company decision makers via digital and print editions. Our editorial content provides businesses with practical and applicable information as they research business locales. In Focus feature articles discuss Industry Perspectives, Visionaries and Strategies and Innovative Opportunities. Quality Places profiles provide snapshots of state economies.
 For more than 50 years, the Downtown Research & Development Center has provided a forum for exchanging news, information and ideas on how to rebuild the hearts of our cities. Learn more about our print newsletters, Downtown Idea Exchange and Downtown Promotion Reporter, books, and online resources at the DowntownDevelopment.com website.
 Expansion Solutions is one of the fastest-growing publications and websites in the economic development field. Economic developers rely on its proven formula for generating contacts of potential prospect companies in the industries they target. The magazine also provides effective ways to reach high-value prospects with targeted media in both print and online formats. Published bi-monthly, the magazine features content focussing on locational and industry-specific articles from thought leaders in site location consulting, business and government.
 Global Corporate Xpansion delivers in-depth site selection content to growing corporations. The digital format features embedded rich media content. A sample of industries featured include: aerospace; advanced manufacturing; automotive; biosciences; logistics; and more. In addition, GCX spotlights quality of place, green building practices, and economic development rankings. Each issue also includes profiles on regional economies in the United States and Canada. The Global Financial Corporate Investment department, provided by FDi Intelligence, outlines foreign direct investment data from around the world in regard to certain industries.
 Oxford Intelligence (OI) is a global leader in business intelligence and consulting services for government agencies and international businesses. OI provides Lead Generation, Research and Consultancy; and publishes IPAWorld, the leading source of FDI company intelligence, along with production of the European Investment Monitor for Ernst & Young. Established in 1996, OI has offices in Milton Keynes, London, Cambridge, Paris, Frankfurt, The Hague, Boston, Moscow and Mumbai, and manages a global network of more than 100 business analysts along with a consultancy network in key markets. OI has worked with over 200 economic agencies in major markets around the world.
 Site Location Partnership (SLP) is a full-service consulting firm specializing in corporate site selection and business attraction for economic development. SLP’s Corporate Location Practice provides advisory services for business expansion, relocation, and consolidation. SLP’s Economic Development Practice offers high-tech/high-touch solutions based upon firsthand knowledge of what shapes corporate location decisions and extensive experience working as economic developers. Economic development solutions include: targeted industry business recruitment, introductory meetings with other site consulting firms, e-marketing, web exposure, site selector networking events, and more. The SLP team has completed investment projects valued at over $725 million, which have directly contributed to the creation of more than 6,000 jobs.
 World Trade 100 – The Benchmark for Global Supply Chain Business. WT100 is the vital source of news and information for U.S. senior executive manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers active in domestic and international trade. With cutting-edge coverage of every aspect of logistics and the integrated supply chain, WT100 reflects the priorities and diverse interests of its senior level and management subscribers to help them navigate today’s rapidly changing and highly competitive global marketplace. Each month, WT100 examines various sectors of global trade, including transportation, logistics, trade finance, technology, and economic development, to assist our readers in making their businesses profitable.
Contributor Sponsors
 The Union County, Ohio Economic Development Partnership is a branch of the Union County Chamber of Commerce and is dedicated to the stability and progress of the Union County economy. Following the principles of the Union County Economic Development Action Plan, the Partnership promotes job creation and retention, business investment and community improvement. The Partnership has 23 private and public sector partners who invest and provide leadership in the organization. Ultimately, the goal of the Partnership is to improve the quality of life for the residents and businesses of Union County.
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